Chinese Conversation · Level 79
91 words
Chinese word
权利
Pronunciation
Pinyinquán lì
Meaning
- nounright
Example
国家应该保护公民的权利。guó jiā yīng gāi bǎo hù gōng mín de quán lì
The state should protect citizens' rights.
More examples
消费者应当享有知情和选择的权利。xiāo fèi zhě yīng dāng xiáng yǒu zhī qíng hé xuǎn zé de quán lì
Consumers should have the right to know and choose.
Core concept
A protected claim to a benefit or freedom that a person or group can hold and exercise.
Common phrases
保护权利bǎo hù quán lì
protect rights
享有权利xiáng yǒu quán lì
have rights
基本权利jī běn quán lì
basic rights
Similar words
权力quán lì: The power or authority to influence others and make decisions.
权限quán xiàn: The permitted range of decisions or actions that a person or organization may carry out.
权益quán yì: Protected interests and related rights held by a person or organization.
义务yì wù: A responsibility or action required by law or a contract.
Definition in Chinese
个人或集体基于法律、契约或社会规范，享有或主张某种利益、自由或受到保护的资格或权力。gè rén huò jí tǐ jī yú fǎ lǜ qì yuē huò shè huì guī fàn xiáng yǒu huò zhǔ zhāng móu zhǒng lì yì zì yóu huò shòu dào bǎo hù de zī gé huò quán lì
Word origin
权利 (quánlì, "right") combines 权 (quán, "authority") with 利 (lì, "benefit"), linking recognized power with the benefit that power protects.
Usage tips
- For English speakers, right can also mean correct or a direction, but this word points to an entitlement or protected interest.